Le Creuset Modern Heritage Collection Is Selling Fast

Le Creuset has been crafting top-quality cookware and bakeware for 100 years. To mark its milestone, the iconic French brand just launched the Modern Heritage Collection, an innovative line of cast iron kitchenware that puts a modern twist on some old classics. The new range consists of three familiar favorites — the Le Creuset round Dutch oven, round braiser, and oval gratin — but in ways you’ve never seen them before. Each piece has been reimagined to combine the legendary design elements that make Le Creuset cookware so beloved with fresh features added for an all-new appeal. The straight side handles of the Le Creuset Dutch oven are now upturned and scalloped; the rounded edges of the oval gratin baker are softer and curvier; and a looped stainless steel handle takes the place of a flat knob atop the lid of the Le Creuset braiser.

The Modern Heritage Collection comes in seven gorgeous colors that will complement any kitchen decor: Cerise, Flame, Artichaut, Sea Salt, Oyster, Brioche, and Matte White. And, like all Le Creuset cookware, the Modern Heritage collection is heirloom quality and built to last a lifetime — maybe even an entire century. Here’s a closer look at the stunning pieces.

The Le Creuset Modern Heritage Collection

Modern Heritage 5-Quart Round Dutch Oven

Like the Le Creuset 5.5-quart Dutch oven, the Modern Heritage version is a kitchen workhorse. This perfect pot can tackle a multitude of meal-prep tasks, with style, to boot. Made from enameled cast iron, the Modern Heritage round Dutch oven has a lid that’s smoother and more raised than the original model, and it’s topped with a looped stainless steel handle for a better grip. The pot’s scalloped, upturned side handles also provide a better grasp for transferring it from the oven to the table. This is a show-stopping Le Creuset Dutch oven that you’ll love for making stews and sauces, roasting meats, and baking sourdough. And don’t be surprised if you get more compliments on the stylish pot than the meal you prepared in it.

Modern Heritage Round Braiser, 3.25 Qt.

Le Creuset’s Modern Heritage round braiser is similar in design to the Modern Heritage round Dutch oven, and it’s just as versatile, too, thanks to its wider base and shorter sides. It’s perfect for searing steak, steaming fish, browning veggies, and shallow-frying everything from chicken cutlets to doughnuts. The scalloped handles of the Le Creuset braiser are especially useful when braising, which requires moving the pot from the stovetop to the oven so that browned meat can finish cooking.

Modern Heritage Oval Gratin Baker, 1.75 Qt.

The classic cast iron Le Creuset casserole dish has undergone a major makeover with the Modern Heritage oval gratin baker. Featuring a curvier base with scalloped handles, the shallow dish excels at circulating heat for optimal browning and crisping. Use it to whip up gooey mac and cheese, roast chicken and vegetables, bake fruit cobblers, or as a serving tray for crudités and other appetizers.

Whether you’re buying your first piece of Le Creuset cookware or are looking to add a unique pot or dish to your collection, the Modern Heritage Collection is a worthy investment.